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Our 2026 local raw honey harvest is now available at Pop Pop’s Apiaries in Griffin, Georgia. Stock up while supplies last—this season’s honey is going fast.
Planning ahead for the 2027 beekeeping season? Pre-orders for 5-frame VSH nucs, 3-pound package bees, and queens, pre-orders open in January. Local pickup. Certified Journeyman Beekeeper • 2025 Beekeeper of the Year • Licensed Georgia Dept. of Agriculture Commercial Beekeeper
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The services we provide
Hands-On Beekeeping Mentoring in Griffin, GA
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Personalized & Private Sessions
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One-on-one or private small group (up to 6 people)
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No other beekeepers scheduled during your time
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Casual, conversational, and educational
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Hands-On Hive Experience
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Inspect a live hive in the backyard Griffin apiary
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Explore worker bees, pollen, honey, drones, eggs, larvae—and maybe the queen!
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Get that perfect photo holding a frame of bees
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Premium professional ventilated bee suits and gloves provided (youth to XXL)
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Educational Topics Covered
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Basic hive inspections and seasonal management practices
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Varroa mite management and organic treatments
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Dealing with hive intruders like wax moths and small hive beetles
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How to properly light and use a smoker
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Tips for expanding your apiary
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How, when, and why to feed your colonies
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Base Rate
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$75 for the first attendee, $50 for each additional up to six for the first hour (minimum)
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Additional time in 30-minute increments
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Available Mid-April to October 1st
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Hive Mentoring in Your Apiary
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On-Site Beekeeping Assistance
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Personalized help delivered right to your apiary
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Troubleshoot specific issues with your hives
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Receive expert diagnosis and tailored solutions
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Get feedback on your beekeeping style and techniques
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Build confidence in your beekeeping journey
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Flexible & Supportive
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Ideal for beginners or beekeepers facing challenges
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Casual, conversational, and educational
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Designed to meet your unique needs
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Base Rate
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$95 for the first hour (minimum)
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Local Travel Included
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No additional charge for locations within 10 miles of Griffin, GA
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Travel Fee Beyond 10 Miles
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$2 per mile (one-way only) beyond the first 10 miles
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Example: 20 miles from Griffin = $95 + $20 (10 extra miles × $2)
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The return trip is not charged
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Additional Time
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$37.50 for each additional 30 minutes
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Need help with something else?
Hive Inspection
A routine hive inspection is essential to every good beekeeper. During a hive inspection, a beekeeper can find out how well the bees are doing and if any action is needed. We can help with your inspection and advise on the next steps, and show you how to do your own inspection.
About Pop Pops Apiaries
Pop Pop’s Apiaries LLC is a family-owned beekeeping business based in Georgia, founded in 2020 after growing from a small hobby that began in 2017. What started with three colonies quickly expanded into multiple apiaries dedicated to raising strong, healthy honey bees and producing high-quality local honey.
Our founder earned the Journeyman Beekeeper certification in 2022 through the Alabama Master Beekeepers Program. In 2025, he was voted Beekeeper of the Year by the Coweta Beekeepers Association.
In 2022, he also received his Georgia Certified Private Applicator License through the University of Georgia Extension Entomology Department, gaining advanced knowledge of pesticide regulations and the effects of agricultural chemicals on honey bees and other pollinators. This training strengthens our commitment to responsible hive management and pollinator protection.
Together, this advanced training and recognition reflect extensive knowledge in honey bee biology, hive management, pest control, and sustainable beekeeping practices — ensuring the bees and products we provide meet high standards for health and quality.
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